A private 3-hectare island to be developed to an exclusive retreat with small scale residences and public facilities. The main public building "Retreat" to house all functions as well as to generate the electricity required by solar roof to operate the entire island. Scheduled to open in December 2018.
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YYA has been commissioned to design The Muraka villa at Conrad Maldives, which consists of 700 sq.m. of overwater suite, and 100 sq.m. of underwater suite. The interior design of the underwater suite and entire overwater suite to be designed by YYA in association with local executive architect Ahmed Saleem.
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April 2017 - Commissioned to design Lopogo Lodges / Noka Camp in three separate sites within Lapalala Game Reserve in South Africa. - On the banks of the Palala River in the Waterberg region of Limpopo province in South Africa lies Lapalala Game Reserve. Comprising 45,000 hectares of breathtaking natural beauty. Lapalala’s vision is to continue to protect and conserve it's biodiversity, uplift the neighbouring communities and create a responsible and sustainable model to secure Lapalala’s conservation status into the future.Lepogo. Lodges will consist of 3 separate lodges. Noka Camp will be the first to open in March 2019. Lepogo Lodge and Melote House will follow in September 2019. Each lodge sleeps 8.
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YYA provided architecture and interior design for an elegant 630 sqm. penthouse apartment at the Mandarin Oriental Residences. The apartment features lavish and modern custom Millwork, high ceilings, and a statement fireplace; which culminates in a bright and warm retreat from the city. A guiding principle of the project was to bring earthy qualities into the built environment; we did this through the use of neutral tones and raw materials for contemporary furniture. This created a tranquil and nourishing space where one can rest, gather with family, and foster a healthy mind.
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Our design mission was to satisfy our client’s intent and purpose, that is to create a place that combines the pristine nature of the Maldivian island and well-being of the guests. From our standpoint for this island, well-being comes from the ample private space that is safe, at the same time it is open to the surrounding nature. Also, we believe that conveying the right balance between the sense of solitude and socialization is crucial.
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Recently opened fully solar-powered luxurious island resort in the Maldives designed by YYA. The resort received 2015 International Hotel and Property Award - Best Beach Hotel and 2015 Interior Design Magazine's Best of Year Award - Best Resort Hotel.
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Commissioned to design new CIP, VIP, and VVIP complex building at Maldives International Airport. It is a response to increasing demand for accommodating more visitors every year. The MACL is also undertaking the construction of new runway and terminals to satisfy more flights to the country. Phase one construction to start in November 2017.
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Commissioned to design new CIP, VIP, and VVIP lounges at Maldives International Airport. It is a response to increasing demand for accommodating more visitors every year. The MACL is also undertaking the construction of new runway and terminals to satisfy more flights to the country.
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YYA's new concept for the restaurants and public spaces in Hurawalhi Island Resort & Spa. The resort includes the world largest underwater restaurant with 5" thick clear acrylic wall & ceiling. Lagoonscaping and coral rehabilitation around the underwater spaces are the inspirations throughout the architectural engagement to the site.
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YYA's preconceptual proposal for a resort in Abu Dhabi. The focal point of the resort is the marina and the accompanying 860 square-meter complex. The marina splits the project into two halves, the resort and the private residences. The resort includes 20 floating villas, 20 beach villas, a restaurant/bar, sports facility, and a spa. Opposite of the marina are 8 private floating residences, 8 beach residences, and a clubhouse.
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YYA was invited to submit competition entries for island resorts. The main island and common program areas of the resort took plan cues from the repeating geometry that make up tradition mathematical processes of fractional geometry. The patterns combined with the sweeping island and reef forms to derive an organic silhouette of layered canopies. The central nucleus creates a focal point for arrivals and an intuitive gathering point that radiates the supporting program structures around the island and out onto the reefs. The concrete fins holding the canopies are textured with a nod to the intricate stone carvings of the traditional decoration.
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Commissioned to revamp it's renowned property Conrad Maldives Rangali Island in the Maldives. The resort has been known for attracting A-Listers such as musical legend Paul McCartney, and often ranked as the best football player in the world Cristiano Ronaldo. It is also known to have the first under-water restaurant in the world. The project is scheduled to complete in November 2017.
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YYA was commissioned to design the Conrad Seaplane lounge at Velana International Airport in the Maldives. Our proposal looks to blend utility and comfort for the occupant. We felt an airport lounge needs to accommodate storage and electrical needs as well as provide a feeling of privacy within independent zones for groups. Comfort and ease of mind are interregnal as wait times for seaplanes are determined by weather.
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Recently opened YYA's first project in the home city Tokyo. This project is one of the first store to convey Calvin Klein's new identity and to be the design template for future roll-out throughout the world.
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Commissioned to design new showrooms for Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein Jeans, and Calvin Klein Underwear in Panama City, Panama. 5,200 sq.ft. space is divided into areas to serve each category yet the flexible design allows each area to expand and contract as new season's collection arrives.
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Commissioned to design a urban health center in Zurich, Switzerland. 18,000 sq.f. center to have yoga studio, physical therapy facility, Japanese bath, meditation studio, and tea lounge.
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YYA's new concept for Theory freestanding stores throughout the United States and Europe.
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YYA's design proposal to develop a space in Seoul City that becomes the center of underground pathway around the Metropolitan City Hall area. This project is a prototypical development that can be extended through the Seoul's historic districts.
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Industrial space was converted into a vegetarian restaurant. YYA created a simple and honest space to accommodate customers with texture of true history and culture of the building and surroundings.
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YYA's design proposal to develop a mountain hut for The David Brower Memorial Mountain Hut at Palisades Glacier Foundation & The United States Forest Service. In many areas in the United States, wind and solar resources compliment each other; Winter's winds are balanced by summer's sun, thus, enabling us to reduce size and cost of each component.
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A private house for a local family. Compartmentalized spaces are strategically placed within a superstructure to maximize natural ventilation and shading pattern. The residual spaces between the compartments blocks draws the nature into the residence.
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Commissioned to design a house extension to an existing three bedroom house in Normandy, France.
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The project is a proposal to restore the historical Staten Island's salt marsh shoreline, and to provide the community public outdoor recreational spaces. From the proposed waterfront walkway, New Jersey, Manhattan and Brooklyn skylines are viewed across the water emphasizing this unique vantage point of the city.
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Fed by an underground spring, the pond was the main water supply for New York City in the early eighteenth century. A stream flowed north out of the pond and then west to the Hudson River, while another stream from the southeast led to the East River.
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